Batman vs. Superman has found its Lex Luthor

So before deciding on Jesse Eisenberg they apparently considered Tom Hanks for the role of Lex:

Tom Hanks was considered for Batman Vs. Superman’s Lex Luthor

Now that we know who will play Lex Luthor in Batman Vs. Superman - it’s Jesse Eisenberg! - some details on how director Zack Snyder and Warner Bros. came to cast the Social Network actor are surfacing.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the filmmakers did consider going with a “veteran” to play Superman’s arch nemesis, which is to say an older guy. Tom Hanks, all 57 years of him, was discussed internally as a possible Lex, though he reportedly was never approached. Neither was the fan favourite pick of Bryan Cranston (it’s unclear whether or not the studio even considered the Breaking Bad actor for the role).

On the Millennials front, Girls’ Adam Driver is said to have been approached for the part, but had a conflict - which also seems to rule out those rumors about his joining in on the fun as Batman’s ex-sidekick Nightwing. And Joaquin Phoenix reportedly passed on the film.

According to the trade, Snyder and Warners “aren't casting a wide net with plenty of auditions to fill roles but are targeting actors from a narrow shortlist of those they want.” The secrecy around the project is of course very high, so much so that the studio won’t even confirm whether or not Eisenberg will be bald for the part. (A hundred bucks says he has hair at the start of the film and loses it by the end.)

Perhaps most interesting about all of this is the fact that Snyder and his writers didn’t have a firm grasp on their main villain’s generation, let alone age, prior to the casting process. Shouldn’t that at least be indicated in the script?
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Saint_Dee said:
You know what, I want to see Hanks as Lex :D xD :p
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Yeah, he wouldn't be a bad choice for the role.

But what about

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Jesse Eisenberg's Lex Luthor in the upcoming Batman vs. Superman is set to be a tattooed skinhead who grew up as a street punk, according to a new report.

Latino-Review claims to have the inside track on how the character of Lex Luthor will be realised in the upcoming Man of Steel sequel, and it's pretty interesting.

Supposedly, Eisenberg's Luthor will be into tattoos big time, and have a sleeve of the Metropolis skyline down his right arm. He also became a self-made billionaire at 18, and is the CEO of Lexcorp.

Despite currently being a ruthless businessman and complete tech genius, he's also got street smarts. At the age of 14 Lex was on the streets and it wasn't long before he was initiated into a street gang. Within a year, he was their boss. His resolve is his main weapon, and alongside being incredibly intelligent he's also got where he is thanks to his own hard work.

Which is why he isn't a huge fan of Bruce Wayne, who he believes had his success handed to him. This explains why the first meeting between the pair early in the film is so tense, when Wayne pays Luthor a visit in his Lexcorp Tower penthouse. Bruce is impressed by Superman, Lex views him as an alien invader who shoudn't be here.

Wayne wants to pool their resources to philanthropically rebuild Metropolis and, while Lex is sceptical, he reckons he can use Wayne Enterprises and Bruce for his own ends. While Mr. Wayne believes there to be a peaceable resolution available with Superman, Luthor reckons there's a different solution, and one that can be achieved without him having to go anywhere near the front line himself. Which is where Batman comes in.

It's worth noting that this could all change, assuming it's even true to begin with, but it's an interesting thought. Given Eisenberg's physicality, the idea that Luthor in Batman vs. Superman is a genius with an iron will who's prepared to manipulate Batman into battle sounds interesting.
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AlienTaker said:
Yeah nolan fataped Bane tbh it was like bane but the gay version of the offspring of Darth Vader
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The voice wasn't the best and the movie itself could have been improved; however Bane was a good and faithful rendition of the character. Especially of the KnightFall Bane
 
Snare said:
The voice wasn't the best and the movie itself could have been improved; however Bane was a good and faithful rendition of the character. Especially of the KnightFall Bane
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I tend to disagree Bane is just a big oaf without venom bane is venom and that to me killed bane and oh brother that voice........
 
AlienTaker said:
I tend to disagree Bane is just a big oaf without venom bane is venom and that to me killed bane and oh brother that voice........
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Actually, that's not true. This is from DC's Wikia:

Genius-Level Intellect
Eidetic Memory
Polylingual
Escapologist
Hand to Hand Combatant:
Expert Strategist
Peak of Human Physical Condition

I think Nolan was pretty faithful to the character, apart from the venom.
 
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